August 18th, 2025

National Sports

Miami’s Carson Beck and Oklahoma’s John Mateer head list of prominent players switching schools

By Canadian Press on August 12th, 2025

After an injury kept him from competing in the College Football Playoff last year, Carson Beck wants to get back to that stage with a different school. Beck made one of the biggest transfer portal moves of the offseason when he left Georgia for Miami. Beck’s decision came after he hurt his elbow in Georgia’s ... Read More »

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Legends from 1976 Canada Cup team to reunite at Serge Savard invitational

By Canadian Press on August 12th, 2025

TERREBONNE — The 1976 Canadian men’s hockey team is reuniting almost 50 years after winning the inaugural Canada Cup. Bobby Orr, Darryl Sittler, Bobby Clarke and head coach Scotty Bowman are among the 16 team members expected to gather this morning at Le Mirage Golf Club for the Invitation Serge Savard. Sittler scored the overtime ... Read More »

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PSG strengthens defense by signing Zabarnyi from Bournemouth

By Canadian Press on August 12th, 2025

PARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain signed Ukraine defender Illia Zabarnyi from Bournemouth on Tuesday for a reported 63 million euros ($76 million). The 22-year-old center back joins the European champions after 2 1/2 years at Bournemouth, which has seen its defense ripped apart this offseason. Fellow center back Dean Huijsen has left for Real Madrid ... Read More »

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‘I leave defenders behind for breakfast’: Leverkusen signs young Dutch winger Ernest Poku

By Canadian Press on August 12th, 2025

LEVERKUSEN, Germany (AP) — Bayer Leverkusen signed speedy young winger Ernest Poku from AZ Alkmaar on Tuesday to strengthen its Dutch connection under new coach Erik ten Hag. Poku can play on both wings and his pace attracted attention in the Europa League last season. Born in Germany, he reached the semifinals of the European ... Read More »

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Athletics host the Rays on 3-game home losing streak

By Canadian Press on August 12th, 2025

Tampa Bay Rays (58-62, fourth in the AL East) vs. Athletics (53-68, fifth in the AL West) West Sacramento, California; Tuesday, 10:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Rays: Shane Baz (8-8, 4.92 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, 133 strikeouts); Athletics: Jacob Lopez (5-6, 3.59 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 94 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Athletics -114, Rays -105; over/under is ... Read More »

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Cubs visit the Blue Jays to begin 3-game series

By Canadian Press on August 12th, 2025

Chicago Cubs (67-50, second in the NL Central) vs. Toronto Blue Jays (69-50, first in the AL East) Toronto; Tuesday, 7:07 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Ben Brown (5-7, 6.04 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, 104 strikeouts); Blue Jays: Jose Berrios (8-4, 3.89 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, 116 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Blue Jays -124, Cubs +103; over/under ... Read More »

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Marlins enter matchup against the Guardians on losing streak

By Canadian Press on August 12th, 2025

Miami Marlins (57-61, third in the NL East) vs. Cleveland Guardians (61-56, second in the AL Central) Cleveland; Tuesday, 6:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Marlins: Janson Junk (6-2, 3.97 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, 50 strikeouts); Guardians: Logan Allen (7-9, 3.96 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, 87 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Guardians -143, Marlins +120; over/under is 9 runs ... Read More »

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Astros look to keep home win streak alive, host the Red Sox

By Canadian Press on August 12th, 2025

Boston Red Sox (65-55, second in the AL East) vs. Houston Astros (67-52, first in the AL West) Houston; Tuesday, 8:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Red Sox: Dustin May (6-8, 4.93 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, 101 strikeouts); Astros: Spencer Arrighetti (1-2, 7.43 ERA, 1.57 WHIP, 13 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Astros -117, Red Sox -103; over/under ... Read More »

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Phillies visit the Reds on 4-game road win streak

By Canadian Press on August 12th, 2025

Philadelphia Phillies (69-49, first in the NL East) vs. Cincinnati Reds (62-58, third in the NL Central) Cincinnati; Tuesday, 6:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Phillies: Ranger Suarez (8-5, 2.94 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, 98 strikeouts); Reds: Brady Singer (9-9, 4.53 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, 113 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Phillies -152, Reds +126; over/under is 9 runs ... Read More »

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Rockies aim to end losing streak in game against the Cardinals

By Canadian Press on August 12th, 2025

Colorado Rockies (30-88, fifth in the NL West) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (61-59, fourth in the NL Central) St. Louis; Tuesday, 7:45 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Rockies: Kyle Freeland (2-12, 5.53 ERA, 1.51 WHIP, 78 strikeouts); Cardinals: Matthew Liberatore (6-9, 3.98 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 85 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cardinals -214, Rockies +176; over/under is ... Read More »

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Tigers play the White Sox leading series 1-0

By Canadian Press on August 12th, 2025

Detroit Tigers (69-51, first in the AL Central) vs. Chicago White Sox (43-76, fifth in the AL Central) Chicago; Tuesday, 7:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Tigers: Jack Flaherty (0-0); White Sox: TBD BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Tigers -172, White Sox +144; over/under is 8 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Detroit Tigers play the Chicago White Sox ... Read More »

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